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Vancouver fire marshal issues recreational burn ban
A total ban on recreational burning will take effect in Vancouver starting June 13 due to dry weather and increased fire danger.
State-federal tensions over ICE rise as Trump deploys troops against LA protests
President Trump drew backlash after endorsing an arrest of California Gov. Gavin Newsom and deploying troops to Los Angeles amid protests over ICE activity.
Coroner says Decker girls died of suffocation as search for their father continues
The Chelan County Coroner confirmed 5-year-old Olivia, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 9-year-old Paityn Decker died from suffocation, as the search continues for their father, who is suspected in their mur…
Sons, Daughters of the American Revolution team up to teach at elementary school in Woodland
Local SAR and DAR chapters gave Woodland fourth-graders a hands-on American Revolution experience with tools, fashion, and reenactments from the 1700s.
Opinion: The elephant in Hearing Room A
Columnist Joe Cortright criticizes Oregon lawmakers for excluding updated cost projections of the I-5 Bridge replacement project from current transportation funding plans.
Opinion: Washington EV sales have stalled and are far short of state’s arbitrary targets
Todd Myers argues that Washington’s electric vehicle sales data show state lawmakers must abandon unrealistic targets and focus on more practical CO2 reduction strategies.
Letter: Property taxes – ugh!
Bob Zak, a Vancouver-area resident, shares his reaction to a sharp increase in his home assessment despite no upgrades, and his concerns about rising property taxes.
Letter: ‘The city of Vancouver’s approach to homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek is a revolving door of eviction and relocation’
Vancouver resident Peter Bracchi expresses concern over long-standing pollution from homeless camps along Burnt Bridge Creek and its impact on Vancouver Lake.
Hiring Event at WorkSource Vancouver on June 18
Job seekers are invited to meet employers and explore job opportunities at a free hiring event hosted by WorkSource Vancouver on June 18.
Opinion: ‘Comply with the appropriate and lawful requests of officers and see how that works for you’
Clark County Today Editor Ken Vance shares his personal experiences with law enforcement and weighs in on recent violent incidents targeting officers in Los Angeles.
Youth make the sale at the 2025 Junior Market in downtown Vancouver
More than 250 young entrepreneurs gathered at Esther Short Park in Vancouver for the fourth annual Lemonade Day Junior Market, presenting products and pitching ideas to thousands of attendees.
Camas celebrates recovery of the Little Bronze Girl statue, including one family with a special bond to the work of art
The Downtown Camas Association celebrated the recovery of the stolen Little Bronze Girl statue, highlighting Olivia Brotherton and her grandfather Randy Curtis’s special role in restoring the statu…
Opinion: IBR fails Metro ‘green’ priorities and safe system evaluation
A recent Metro memo finds the Interstate Bridge Replacement proposal fails to improve safety, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, or ease congestion despite a $7.5 billion investment.
National search yields a new deputy city manager for Vancouver
Jeff Towery has been selected as Vancouver’s new deputy city manager, following a national search led by City Manager Lon Pluckhahn.
One person dies in fatal motorcycle vs. truck collision
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a pickup truck in Battle Ground on Friday afternoon, prompting an active investigation by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office.
Tim Eyman loses recall attempt against WA Secretary of State
A Thurston County judge dismissed Tim Eyman’s bid to recall Secretary of State Steve Hobbs over the handling of a parents’ rights referendum.
Senior spotlight: Seton Catholic’s Josephine Abbott creates her own history with historic project
Seton Catholic senior Josephine Abbott turned her love of history into an award-winning animated film on Sybil Ludington, adding historic filmmaker to a résumé that already includes Eagle Scout and…
Chat with champions: Family-first philosophy leads Columbia River boys soccer to another title
Columbia River’s boys soccer team capped an unbeaten 2025 run with its second Class 2A state title in three years, crediting a family-first culture for the championship.